"What is it?"
Everyone waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi's answer.
"It is a microcosm of war between allied nations." Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head and spoke those words.
"What does that mean?"
Someone could not help but ask.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Historically, today's allied nations were once neighboring countries that fought each other constantly. To avoid mutual destruction, the nations deliberately chose this battlefield. That is how the Chunin Exams came to be."
Hiruzen Sarutobi went on explaining the history of the Chunin Exams, answering the individual candidates' questions one by one.
Everyone finally understood. The purpose of these Chunin Exams was to display the strength of their Ninja Village and, bearing their nation's prestige on their shoulders, fight with everything they had.
Only by displaying great strength in these Chunin Exams would the feudal lords and influential figures from various countries who came to watch assign more important missions to their Ninja Village.
A Ninja Village represented more than just a village. It represented an entire nation.
To receive more mission commissions, they had no choice but to display even greater strength in this exam and fight desperately—for the nation they belonged to, and for this exam itself.
Likewise, it was also an opportunity to demonstrate diplomatic strength.
The candidates had originally thought this was merely a selection exam for promotion to Chunin. They had not expected so many hidden details behind it.
For a moment, everyone's emotions stirred.
Compared to the others, Gaara remained much calmer. He said indifferently, "Who cares? Compared to all that, hurry up and tell us what this life-or-death ninja exam entails."
Hearing Gaara's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. "Very well. Next, I will introduce the content of the third exam..."
"My apologies, Lord Hokage..."
At that moment, a ninja wearing a Konoha flak jacket appeared